We all know running a business can be exhausting — and taking time to recharge isn’t a luxury, it’s part of staying at your best. The good news is that when you’re earning rewards on your business expenses, they could be your ticket to a well-deserved wellness escape.
Today we’re talking about:
🧖 Points resorts that do wellness right
🇪🇺 How a business investment can lead to EU citizenship
✈️ Airports shifting to private security alternatives
💳 The card offer all business owners should know about
NEWS & NOTES
Checking in: Your smart travel briefing
There’s been a lot of news since we were last in your inbox, so let’s catch you up on some of the biggest developments in travel and loyalty.
These three airports are shifting from traditional TSA security to an alternative sourced by private contractors. Here’s what that means for travelers.
Big news: Discover cards have begun migrating to Capital One. Here’s what you need to know about this integration.
Here are some spots worth splurging your rewards on.
If you want to keep your trip stateside, this Sonoran Desert resort is flush with year-round serotonin-enhancing sunshine. (It’s also reportedly Oprah’s favorite wellness stay.)
Or this heavenly Waikiki hotel that offers a new signature experience tailored for busy folks who need a conscious mind-body reset.
Europe has plenty of great options, like this stunning Italian resort and spa with a bird’s-eye view of Lake Garda and a full complement of relaxing amenities.
There are many more great options, too, so check out our full list of hotels that are perfect for a points-funded reset
INCREDIBLE OFFERS
Chase's biggest-ever bonus could be yours
If premium travel experiences are a priority for you, there’s a business card offer right now that deserves your full attention.
The Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ is a card that truly opens up new worlds in luxury travel — and there’s never been a better time to get one.
That’s because currently, new cardholders can earn 200,000 bonus points after spending $30,000 on purchases in the first six months from account opening.
Beyond the staggering value of 200,000 Ultimate Rewards points (worth more than $4,000 per our valuations), this premium rewards card packs more than $2,500 in value each year, which more than offsets its $795 annual fee. (Think airport lounge access, luxury hotel credits, flexible travel credits, etc.)
Plus, you can maximize your points by transferring them Chase’s top-notch lineup of hotel and airline partners — including World of Hyatt, where this card still gives you the extremely valuable 1:1 transfer ratio.
Keep in mind: Before this card debuted in 2025, we had never seen a Chase offer this high — making this a historic opportunity for business owners.
This is not just a record-high 200,000-point bonus — it’s a full travel and lifestyle upgrade that deliversover $6,500 in first-year value.
Deal of the Day
Quick tip 🤓
Did you know you could be passively stacking up points just by referring friends and other business owners to your favorite credit cards? Here’s how.
Southwest Airlines is planning a major network shakeup for March 2027, adding more than a dozen new routes with a big focus on Austin, Nashville and Las Vegas.
The World of Hyatt Business Credit Card is a mid-tier hotel credit card that can provide serious value to high-spending businesses that strongly prefer Hyatt.
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